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Courses and Programs Database

Courses and Programs Database. Information Session. September 2009. Agenda. Context Activities to date Demonstration Where to next Questions. September 2009. Context - research. Research conducted in 2007 into perceptions of UQ Courses and Programs website Identified that:

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Courses and Programs Database

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  1. Courses and Programs Database Information Session September 2009

  2. Agenda • Context • Activities to date • Demonstration • Where to next • Questions September 2009

  3. Context - research Research conducted in 2007 into perceptions of UQ Courses and Programs website Identified that: • Most program and course–related information sought is available • Website has limited functionality • Website is difficult to access and use. September 2009

  4. Context - objectives • Provide a single database to hold the authoritative information on UQ programs and plans; • Improve ability for faculty owners to maintain up to date and informative content; • Include tracking capability to manage academic program approval process; • Develop system with flexibility and capability to support program-related information for next five years. September 2009

  5. Context • Decision by Steering Committee to build database as a module of SI-net; • Work commenced in August 2008; • Website interface enhanced as interim step; • Interface tested with users, refined and launched in July 2008; • Prototype tested in July 2009; • Open for staff testing 3.9.09 – 18.9.09; • New site live 5.10.09. September 2009

  6. Outcomes • Course and program information now part of SI-net • Based on more flexible software, more robust technology • Easier to manage and support • Improved reporting available • Greater functionality provided • Streamlined interface and access to information September 2009

  7. Courses and Programs website – v.1 September 2009

  8. Courses and Programs website v. 2 September 2009

  9. Courses and Programs website – Sept 09 September 2009

  10. Features - ‘tools’ • Dictionary • FAQs • Fees calculator • Forms • Key dates • My.UQ • Policies & rules • UQ Answers September 2009

  11. Features - navigation headings • What you can study • What it costs • How to apply • How to get help September 2009

  12. Features – search functionality Ability to refine search results by: • Campus or location • Delivery mode • Dual degrees • Faculty • Nationality • OP/Rank • Study Abroad • Study level • Year offered September 2009

  13. How it searches for programs • Program code • Program title • Program abbreviation (e.g. BEng) • Plans that match keywords • Plan Code • Plan title • Plan type (single, dual) 5. Program employment options 6. Program – Why study September 2009

  14. How it searches for courses • Course code • Course title • Course subject area description (e.g. History) • Course description

  15. What’s new – search results display September 2009

  16. What’s new – program record display September 2009

  17. Demonstration September 2009

  18. Next steps • Test site is : http://www.uq.edu.au/study/demo • Test site will be available to staff between 3.09.09 and 18.09.09 • ‘Guide to the New UQ Courses and Programs Website’ • Provide feedback via button on top right of page – please refer to ‘Trouble-shooting Tips’ in the first instance • Site live 5.10.09 • Review of web-based student information is planned (corporate level not Faculty level) September 2009

  19. Questions September 2009

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